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How to Dance in Ohio (2015) In Columbus, Ohio, a group of teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum prepare for an iconic American rite of passage -- a Spring Formal. They spend 12 weeks practicing their social skills in preparation for the dance at a local nightclub. Working with their psyc

We Love Paleo (2016) This feature documentary intends to spread the word about Paleo (aka the Caveman diet) and raise public awareness about this healthy alternative to the Standard American/Western Diet (SAD). The film presents the basic tenets of the Paleo movement through the eyes of various char

Ethnic Notions (1986) Ethnic Notions is Marlon Riggs' Emmy-winning documentary that takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history, tracing for the first time the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice. Through these images we can begin to understand the evolut

Persecution Blues The Battle for the Tote 2011 Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide in PERSECUTION BLUES THE BATTLE FOR THE TOTE, an exploration of the rich musical history of Melbourne and the overwhelming public outcry ignited by news of the imminent closure of one of its most renown

Waste Land 2010 An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit Top selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the worlds largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the hei

More Than Me (2010) Actor/comedian Jim Breuer, best known from Saturday Night Live and the film Half Baked, set out in 2008 on his first stand-up tour in six years, taking his 84 year-old father along for the ride of his life. While struggling with the chores of caregiving and coming to terms with h

Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious Georges Creators (2017) A documentary film exploring the extraordinary lives of Hans and Margret Rey, the authors of the beloved Curious George children's books.

Chasing Coral (2017) Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

A man searches for answers to Donald Trumps widespread support before the 2016 presidential election

The Mama Sherpas (2015) In 2012, one in three babies in America were delivered by c-section, despite the World Health Organization's recommendation that Cesarean births remain below 15 percent. How can these ...

Audrie & Daisy (2016) A sobering documentary showing teenage girls in the U.S. being victims of sexual assault by their male classmates/friends. It also covers the unfortunate trend that the system tends to minimize or even dismiss these cases, resulting in the victimized girls not receiving justice

Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching (2019) HD. A quick look at the HBO Sports Special 'Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching.'

Hitlers Teen Killers 2020 They grew up under the Nazi regime They pledged to give their lives for Hitler They were fanatics who would not be stopped They were the 20,000 teenagers who made up the 12th SS Panzer Division Unleashed in France to halt the

Santoalla (2016) Progressive Dutch couple, Martin Verfondern and Margo Pool, had only one dream - to live off the land, far from the constraints and complications of the city. But, when they arrive in the crumbling, Spanish village of Santoalla, the foreigners challenge the traditions of the town's

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017) The turbulent life of soul and blues singer, the late Joe Cocker. A former gas fitter from Sheffield , catapulted to world stardom in 1969 at Woodstock with his legendary performance of the Beatles song,"A Little Help from My Friends". But in the early

Out Run (2016) Mobilizing working-class transgender hairdressers and beauty queens, the dynamic leaders of the world's only LGBT political party wage a historic quest to elect a trans woman to the Philippine Congress.

After 16 year old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question

The Dog Doc (2019) Called a maverick, a miracle-worker, and a quack, Dr. Marty Goldstein is a pioneer of integrative veterinary medicine. By holistically treating animals after other vets have given up, ...

SUPPS: The Movie (2019) An in depth super-concentrated dose of documentary filmmaking that explores the $40 Billion hardcore sports supplement industry!

Tribal 2023 A purposeful docudrama unveiling the battles beyond combat, as 3 Veterans return to modern society

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drivein Movie (2013) Once a vibrant part of American culture, drive-ins reached their peak in the late 50s with almost 5,000 dotting the nation. Although drive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, today less than 400 remain. In a nation that love

Risky Drinking (2016) Are you a Risky Drinker? Did you know that nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol? Did you know that nearly 1/3 of adults in the US become involved in problem drinking at some point in their lives? This HBO Documentary takes an intimate look at the stories of 4 very differ

Whats with Wheat? (2016) Our wheat has changed dramatically, it doesn't even resemble what it used to look like. Not only are we seeing more wheat and gluten sensitivity, there is also a strong connection between gluten and autoimmune diseases. Tens of thousands of people are suffering with ill heal

Like Theres No Tomorrow (2011) There's no better time to get out and ski than right now. Warren Miller's Like There's No Tomorrow takes you on an adventure to 5 different continents: from the Himalayas of India, to the highest peak in Portillo Chile, all the way to Colorado, New Hampshire, Californi

Documentary about legendary rock n roll guitarist Johnny Thunders The film looks at his time with the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life

The Fatal Game (1996) In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer, Mark Whetu, summitted Mt Everest with climbing partner and friend Mike Reinberger. However it was late in the day and after a freezing night on the summit, Whetu was faced with a terrible decision...to leave Reinberger or stay with him forever.

The Hermetic Jung (2016) If Sigmund Freud was the father of Psychoanalysis then C.G. Jung was perhaps its' uncle. But was he something more? Acclaimed esoteric author Gary Lachman presents compelling evidence that Jung was also a mystic; a disciple of Hermes Trismegistus and a student of ancient, oc

They Say It Cant Be Done 2019 Four fascinating stories of entrepreneurs making a huge positive impact on global problems, and obstacles they must overcome I highly recommend it

The World Before Your Feet (2018) For over six years, and for reasons he can't explain, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every block of every street in New York City - a journey of more than 8,000 miles. THE WORLD BEFORE ...

Monrovia, Indiana (2018) Following the 2016 presidential election, Frederick Wiseman's documentary dissects small-town America to understand how its values impact and influence the political landscape of the nation.

Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future (2015) Soul On Ice, Past, Present, and Future is a film that presents and retells the unknown contributions of black athletes in ice hockey. For untold decades, hockey was seen as a homogeneous sport, exciting to watch but played by one kind of player. But peopl

Rebellion 2021 Rebellion is the first feature length documentary to tell the behind the scenes story of Extinction Rebellion With unprecedented access, the filmmakers follow a group of unlikely allies and capture the human drama of social movements first hand

When Women Kill 1983 From Oscar Winner Lee Grant, When Women Kill explores the lives of women behind bars, and the often impossible circumstances that led them there

Crazy About Tiffanys (2016) Filmmaker Matthew Miele examines how Tiffany & Co. evolved from a simple jewelry store to a global phenomenon.

Active Measures (2018) Russian president Vladimir Putin attacks the 2016 American Presidential Election in collaboration with The Trump Campaign.

By Sidney Lumet (2015) In BY SIDNEY LUMET, film legend Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) tells his own story in a never-before-seen interview shot in 2008 produced by the late filmmaker Daniel Anker. With candor, humor and grace, Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being. The docume

Terminus (1961) The movie follows the routine of a busy train station - London's Waterloo Station - making a brief yet important cultural portrait of 1960s England, mixing reality and fiction.

Forgetting Dad (2008) One week after a seemingly harmless car accident, a 45-year-old man suffers total amnesia. Christening himself the "New Richard," he embarks upon a new life with a new wife far away from his family. Sixteen years later, his oldest son returns with a camera to investigate why hi

Fight Church (2014) Academy Award Winning Director, Daniel Junge (Saving Face) and director Bryan Storkel (Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians) team up with producers Eben Kostbar and Joseph McKelheer (The Hammer) for a feature documentary about the confluence of Christianity an

Is She or Isnt He? (2010) The intimate story of a self-proclaimed 'fat hairy woman with a penis' and her 5-year search to find love and acceptance. Growing up as a small town boy who seems more like a girl, Graham ...

The Search for Life: The Drake Equation (2010) A look at the Drake equation, developed by Dr. Frank Drake as a way to think about the number of extraterrestrial civilizations in our galaxy that could exist and communicate with us.

Chinas Megatomb Revealed 2016 Unearthing the terrible secrets hidden in the tomb of Chinas first emperor The Terracotta warriors are just the tip of the iceberg in a mausoleum the size of Manhattan, which has gone largely unexcavated

My Name is Gulpilil 2021 Early in 2017, Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer His doctors estimated six months for him but David, being David, was always likely to defy the odds And he continues to do so with probably his last great work, My Name is Gulpilil

A winter defined by feast or famine, shattered snowfall records and endless droughts, tidal waves, floods, and for many, a season that simply would not end. Absinthe brings you the next wintry shred classic: Twel2ve.

The 44th President: In His Own Words (2017) a brief before, during, and a brief after look at the chronicle of events that occurred during the eight year Obama Presidency.

Life After People (2009 ) What would happen to planet earth if the human race were to suddenly disappear forever? Would ecosystems thrive? What remnants of our industrialized world would survive? What would crumble fastest? Life After People is a television series on which scientists, structural eng

Objector (2019) Like all Israeli youth, Atalya is obligated to become a soldier. Unlike most, she questions the practices of her country's military, and becomes determined to challenge this rite of passage...

Global Metal (2008) In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North America. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn on a whirlwind journey th